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Pumpkin count at 1,545 for Pumpkin Trail

According to a city news release, 1,545 carved pumpkins have been dontated to the fifth annual Pumpkin Trail at the Lubbock Memorial Arboretum in Clapp Park.

People can call in a pumpkin pledge to “Pumpkin Central” at Hodges Community Center, 767-3706. Groups bringing 10 or more pumpkins will have a sign posted along the trail with their name or logo on it.

For those who were unable to deliver their pumpkins on Wednesday, staff will be available today, Oct. 17, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. to accept pumpkins and place them on the trail prior to opening that night.

The arboretum is located at 4111 University Ave., and the delivery site is on the southeast corner of the parking lot. There are signs posted.